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After many months of consultation and drafting, the Saskatchewan government has finally proclaimed the Athletics Commission Act, which provides a legislative framework to sanction combative sporting events in the province.

The Humboldt & District Gallery was alive with colour on March 6 during the first introduction to painting workshop with local artist and teacher, Grant McConnell.

This year’s Skate Humboldt Ice Show was bittersweet, as the club came together to say goodbye to coach Chantel McDougall.

Though Lyndon Rush has traveled the world as a bobsledder – including to the Olympics – he still managed to return to his roots with a speaking engagement at the Community Prayer Breakfast on March 14 at the Humboldt Uniplex.

The first ever annual Seedy Sunday was held in Humboldt on March 8 and it was about more than just sharing and learning about seeds.

During one of the final Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) conferences before the federal election, a few key issues such as affordable housing, infrastructure funding, and disaster mitigation were brought up.

Battleford Town Hall issued its first building permits in February, with more than twice the value of 2014’s record-breaking year to date.

Another senior staff member of the Town of Battleford is planning to retire. Works and Utilities Superintendent Kevin Chaykowski’s letter of resignation was received by Battleford town council Monday evening at their regular meeting.

Battleford residents are encouraged to scoop their dogs’ poop, especially on asphalt surfaces and walking trails. At Monday’s town council meeting, the mayor noted residents are required to scoop after their pet.

Four people were arrested after Battlefords RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in Battleford near the corner of 25th Street and 1st Avenue Monday at approximately 8 p.m.